Infinitum Digital innovates the management of tourist and sports resources in Almería with the DXP platform Indalbook.
Infinitum Digital has advised Almería Sports Destination (ASD) in defining Indalbook, a DXP platform that organizes, regulates, coordinates, and communicates the tourist and sports resources of the province of Almería, and that allows for implementing functionalities with high added value for the programming of products and services.
The customer
Almería Sports Destination (ASD) was created to bring together the actors of sports tourism in the province, such as event organizers, hotels, clubs, and active tourism companies, with the aim of promoting Almería as a sports destination throughout the year. In November 2022, the first Almería Sports Destination Summit was held, which led to the creation of the Association, formalized in July 2023. Currently, ASD has 30 partners, including prominent companies such as RPM Sports (organizer of the Titan Desert Almería), Hoteles Playa SA, and Grupo Renta Todo. In addition, ASD has made presentations at important events such as Fitur and has participated in national and international congresses, strengthening the promotion of Almería as a sports destination.
The objectives
Almería Sports Destination applies for the grants of the "Last Mile" initiative (PRTR, Ministry of Industry and Tourism) with the aim of centralizing and keeping updated the map of sports-tourism resources in Almería. To achieve this, they have received support from Infinitum Digital and Lidera Sports Consulting, who have conceptualized the digital tool Indalbook, which aims to maximize visibility and usability for professionals in the sector, and at the same time, be useful for end customers in creating and selecting sports-tourism packages based on the resources of the province.
· Organize the offer of sports tourism in the province of Almería.
· Develop differentiated tourist-sports products in each municipality of the province, promoting the destigmatization of the tourist offer in Almería.
· Diversify the offer by promoting the creation of tourist-sports products that boost the development of the local business community and help combat depopulation in the most affected areas.
The project
A strategic approach and a cross-cutting action to centralize information.
Homogenization and integration of databases
Indalbook aims to unify the information from different databases managed by various actors. Indalbook will integrate all data from different databases, including tourist establishments, companies, and sports facilities. It will provide relevant information about each entry, including contact details, links, reservation access, social media, etc. Its purpose is to standardize the generated information and make it available to users in a more effective and efficient way.
Scalable and integrable DXP platform.
The inventory obtained through the integration of databases must be managed and communicated through a DXP platform that supports all types of data and allows the integration of information generated by various municipal initiatives, in order to advance the SDGs and their associated goals. The solution must be highly scalable, quickly integrable, and capable of connecting to any sensor, device, or data source for information extraction.
Cross-platform application for space management
One of the advantages of creating the Resource Map is the possibility of managing spaces online. Therefore, a multi-platform application is being developed that allows users to book outdoor activities that require capacity management or usage restrictions. The data obtained from these users is used to improve management and communication. The app optimizes the management and scheduling of sports and tourist spaces by registering users. Additionally, it provides remote access to certain sports facilities through a "digital key", benefiting both sports and tourist facilities.
The solution: Indalbook, a map of tourist and sports resources in the destination Almería.
The purpose of the digital tool Indalbook is to centralize, update, organize, and communicate information about sports and tourism resources in Almería, being useful for both professionals in the sector and end users. To achieve this, Indalbook implements open-source solutions to improve the quality of the software, allow dynamic evolution through global collaboration, and avoid vendor lock-in, thus reducing costs and implementation times.
An open-source PHP framework, Symfony, optimizes the creation and maintenance of web applications by automating repetitive tasks and providing full control over configuration. Its active global community ensures constant updates and support, while its modularity and flexibility allow for adaptation to large projects. It includes pre-built solutions that save time. With excellent documentation and a proven track record of stability, Symfony provides Almería Sports Destination with a standalone product, without licensing costs, and with sustainable long-term maintenance.
An open-source Headless CMS based on Symfony, SULU, ideal for managing web and mobile content with complex databases and custom APIs. SULU allows for content customization and deploying multichannel strategies. Its Headless API FIRST approach facilitates integration with various tourism platforms: the future Intelligent Destinations Platform, the different projects deployed by the actors of the Intelligent Destinations Network, the projects deployed by the PSTD programs, as well as existing regional and provincial projects.
